Balanced Budget Amendment
If the balanced budget amendment passed the Congress this year, it would not become effective until 1997--after President Bush leaves office--if he is reelected. The amendment is the Willie Horton of the 1992 presidential campaign.
CARLYLE SMITH
Sun Valley
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